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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 312s year 1995

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mot history
Pass percent:60.85%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 312 year 1995 passes without issue)
Based on:2,184 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|295
Brake pipe excessively corroded240
Headlamp aim out of alignment219
Registration plate lamp issues199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively107
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|88
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort88
Horn not working |1.6.2a|62
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|60
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|50
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|49
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|41
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|40
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|39
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|38
Brakes imbalanced across an axle37
Windscreen has damage36
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|36
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|35
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|35
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|35
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|35
Registration plate issues35
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|32
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|31
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|31
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|31
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened30
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|29
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|25
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|24
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|24
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|22
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|22
Brake hose excessively deteriorated20
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|20
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|19
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|19
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault19
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|18
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|18
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|17
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|17
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|17
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|16
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|16
Rear brake binding16
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|16
Emissions not tested |7.0|15
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|14
Rear brake application uneven14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|14
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|13
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|13
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|13
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|13
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|12
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|12
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|11
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|11
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|11
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|11
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|11
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure10
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|10
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|9
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Front brake application uneven9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|9
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|9
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|8
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|8
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|8
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|8
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|8
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|8
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|8
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|8
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|7
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|6
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|5
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|5
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|5
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|5
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|5
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|5
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|4
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|4
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|4
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|4
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Brake valve damaged |3.6.A.2c|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|4
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|4
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a|4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Brake hose damaged3
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|3
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|3
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|3
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|3
Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|3
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |8.2.2.2 |b||3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|3
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|3
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|3
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|3
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b|3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|3
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|3
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3

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